Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles Bracing For Significant Increase In License Renewals

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Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles Bracing For Significant Increase In License Renewals
06/24/2011 09:58 AM EDT

AUGUSTA, Maine - The Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is expecting a significant increase in driver's license renewals beginning July 1. License renewals are projected to nearly double, increasing from 128,170 (January 2010-June 2011) to 237,435 (July 2011-December 2012).

With this is in mind, Secretary of State Charlie Summers would like to remind Maine drivers about the two documents needed to renew a drivers license at the BMV: one that verifies that you are a resident of Maine and one that proves your legal presence in the United States (as required by federal law). Acceptable documents are as follows:

**Proof of Legal Presence in U.S.**

**For Citizens:**

Birth Certificate (must be a certified copy) U.S. Passport or Passport Card Certificate of Naturalization Certificate of U.S. Citizenship United States Citizen Identification Card Identification Card for Resident Citizen in the U.S.

**For Non-Citizens:**

Permanent Resident Card Resident Alien Card Arrival/Departure form 194 (stamped) Employment Authorization Card

**Proof of Residency in Maine**

Maine License/State ID with physical address Property Tax Bill Property Deed Maine Vehicle Registration Maine Fishing/Hunting License Concealed Weapons Permit Vehicle Title Marriage Certificate Conditional Order of Restoration Dept. of Health & Human Services Compliance Utility Bill (cable TV, phone, satellite, etc. Lease (automobile, property, etc.) Lien Agreement Mortgage Agreement Insurance Binder (card or policy) Tax Return, W2 Paycheck Stub Home Services contract (lawn care, painting, etc.)

Having the correct documents will ensure a smooth visit to the BMV with as little delay as possible.

If a person has previously provided documentation proving residency in Maine and legal presence in the U.S. they may be able to save a trip to the BMV by renewing their driver's license online at http://www.maine.gov/online/bmv/dlr/">http://www.maine.gov/online/bmv/dlr/ .

For more information, please visit our website http://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/">http://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/ or call the Bureau of Motor Vehicles: (207) 624-9000.